EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
CYPRUS
Is there one Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Thoracic Surgery? Yes
Comments The certificate of training and pass exams in Thoracic Surgery is different, depending of the country of training. This certificate of qualification should be submited to the Ministry of Health where special Board should approve it.
Name of the Certificate to Practice Thoracic Surgery Speciality in Thoracic Surgery
Which body administers the Certification Specialty Board of the Ministry of Health of Cyprus
How many were certified in 2006 2
Certainty of this number? Approximate
Does the Certificate allow practice in Thoracic Surgery? Yes
Does the Certificate allow practice in Cardiac Surgery? Yes
Does the Certificate allow practice in Oesophageal Surgery? Yes
Does the Certificate allow practice in Vascular Surgery? No
How many years of training are required in Thoracic Surgery for this certificate? 4
Comments about this thoracic training three years in general surgery and four years in cardiotoracic
Trainees who are interested in a career in Thoracic Surgery should contact
Trainer Name
Trainer Address Ministry of Health of Cyprus
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